Our Junior Presenters Seminar Series
is separate from Junior Instructor Course Offerings.
Gifted kids love to share their passions and make a difference. Our Junior Presenters are gifted young people with a desire to share information they are passionate about with others.
In our Junior Presenters Seminar Series, our Junior Presenters lead a 50-60 minute webinar* filled with information to excite their peers. All of our Junior Presenters are current or former students of Athena’s Advanced Academy.
In addition, Junior Presenters choose a secular charity or non-profit that aligns with their subject matter and/or is important to them.
100% of the profits from the Junior Presenter seminars go to the Junior Presenter’s charity or non-profit of choice.**
Junior Presentations - May/June 2021
Athena’s Junior Presenter Seminar Series ~ June 2021!
Enrollment is Open.
Gifted kids love to share their passions and make a difference.
Join these amazing Athena’s kids as they share fascinating information about all kinds of topics and
make a difference in the process!
The profits from our Junior Presentations go to the Junior Presenter’s secular charity or non-profit of choice!
| Seminar Date | Junior Presentation Topic | About this Seminar | Presented by Junior Presenter | 100% of the Profits go to the Junior Presenter's Charity of Choice | Sign Up Link for All Participants* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information about our Junior Presenter seminars. | Click on the Photos below to Zoom in! | Donation: $6 or $10 Please note that the participant fee of your choice received for Junior Presenter seminars is non-refundable. | Donation: $6 or $10 *Young people 18 years and under are welcome. Participants do not need to be a Registered Student to attend. | ||
Wednesday, |  The History of Everything | A journey through 13.8 billion years of history, from the origins of the universe to the emergence of life and the dawn of human civilization, through the present day and beyond. This one-of-a-kind seminar will cover the history of everything, presented through eight fundamental thresholds. Join us to zoom in on the tiniest molecules and ask the biggest questions about life, the universe, and the origins of everything. | Iris the Cosmophile | The Friends of the Earth | |
| Wednesday, June 9 at 1:00 PM Pacific |  Light Pollution: The Problem, the Science, and the Fix. | For over 300,000 years, humans and wildlife have shared the same dark skies, but within the last century, the irresponsible use of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) has polluted our skies causing an unhealthy environment for all. Today, less than 20% of Americans can even see the Milky Way, let alone enjoy the wonders of a truly dark sky. Learn the science and simple steps on how we can bring back the night and a healthy environment for all life on earth! | Kodiak the Astro-Nerd | International Dark-Sky Association | |
| Wednesday, June 9 at 3:00 PM Pacific |  LEARN how to EARN and CHANGE the world for the BETTER | Have you ever thought about starting a business or making a change in this world? | Anaiya & Shyla the Kid Entrepreneurs | Pets In Need | |
Wednesday, |  Explore Rube Goldberg Machines! | Come learn how to bust your summer boredom with… Rube Goldberg Machines!!! | Blake the STEM Enthusiast | Rube Goldberg, Inc. More about Rube Goldberg | |
| Wednesday, June 16 at 11:30 AM Pacific |  Learn all about the life of William Shakespeare! | "Et tu, Brute?" "To be, or not to be. That is the question..." Have you heard these phrases? Have you ever wondered where they are from? Do you love drama, comedy, romance, and fighting? Come and learn about one of the most well-known writers of all time and about a few of his most famous works! | Shifra The Literature Lover | The Seeing Eye | |
| Wednesday, June 16 at 3:00 PM Pacific |  Chicken & Rabbit Care | Every year, animals are given as gifts or bought without understanding what care they require. Many of these animals are abandoned; they either die or end up in shelters. You can make a difference by learning how to properly take care of bunnies and chicks, especially if you decide to adopt your own. Bunnies and chicks aren't just cute and fluffy: learn to give them the care they deserve! | Leah the Animal Protector | Clorofil & The House Rabbit Society | |
| Wednesday, June 16 at 4:30 PM Pacific |  Learn All About PCR! | PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), the gold standard for Covid testing! It also serves us in many other applications in our life, such as keeping our water clean and helping detectives to fight crimes. Some of these technologies could be done not only in the laboratory but also at home! Let’s learn about all of this during our workshop! | Sophia the Science Lover | The Oakland Zoo | |
| Wednesday, June 2 at 3:00 PM Pacific Thank you for your interest, this seminar is ended. Registered students, sign up for the recording under the Junior Presentations Recordings tab above. |  Ending Systemic Racism in the Land of Equal Opportunity | We think of America as the land of equal opportunity. Yet, how can you have equal opportunity when systemic racism has infiltrated our law enforcement, government, and justice system? For years, we have done the bare minimum to end systemic racism. Now, we must speak up and be antiracists together. In this seminar, learn about how we can end systemic racism and create a future in which Black lives can not only survive, but thrive. | Marisa the Racial Justice Advocate | Black Lives Matter | Click here to sign up for this seminar! |
| Thursday, June 3 at 12:00 PM Pacific Thank you for your interest, this seminar is ended. Registered students, sign up for the recording under the Junior Presentations Recordings tab above. |  LGBTQ+ People: Past, Present, and Future | Are you curious about LGBTQ+ people, issues, and history? Join students from Prof. Suki's Rainbow Room to learn more. Students will present about famous people from history, the struggles of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, current activists, and the future of LGBTQ+ identity. Please join us! | Rainbow Room Presenters | The Trevor Project | Click here to sign up for this seminar! |
*Junior Presenter seminar webinars are monitored by an adult supervisor.
**Please note that the participant fee of your choice received for Junior Presenter seminars is non-refundable. These funds, minus applicable payment processing fees charged by 3rd party vendors, will be sent to the Junior Presenter’s charity or non-profit of choice.
Students:
To become a Junior Presenter, please sign up in the corresponding section in the Social Center at Athena’s in April!
Junior Presentation Recordings
Past Junior Presenter seminar recordings are available for Athena’s registered students!
Athena’s Registered Students: Follow the steps watch one of the seminar recordings below.
- Click the desired link below after logging in.
- Parents pay a donation of $5.00.
- Watch the recording within 30 days of the donation.
- Profits go to the Junior Presenter’s charity of choice.*
| Junior Presentation Topic - Click the Photo to Zoom In | About this Seminar | Presented by Junior Presenter | 100% of the Profits go to the Presenter's Charity of Choice | Seminar Recording Sign-Up Link for Registered Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Third Parties: A History of Perennial Candidates and Defying the Mainstream | The United States’ two-party system has often been considered flawed for being incredibly rigid on political ideology. If you are a liberal, you should vote Democratic, and if you are a conservative, you should vote Republican. But it isn’t as simple as that. | Luke the Government Guru | UNDP (United Nations Development Program) - A global development organization run by the UN helping developing countries around the world, and now especially for COVID-19. Together, we have raised $110.08 since 2018 from this seminar! | American Third Parties: Junior Presenter Seminar Recording |
 Birds are Important, Yet Threatened by Our Actions: Here's How We Can Help - Save the Birds! | Birds bring so much entertainment and beauty to our lives, and they are also extremely important in the ecosystem. Yet we may not realize how we are harming them every day, and the bird population is decreasing dramatically! | Skye the Brilliant Birder | American Bird Conservancy Together, we have raised $151.60 since 2020 from this seminar! | Save the Birds: Junior Presenter Seminar Recording |
 Building Collaborative Writing Relationships | Let's write! Accessing creative skills whilst working with others to tell stories is a useful and fun ability with lifelong applications. | Gabriella the Writer This seminar is highly recommended for our students participating in the Continue the Story forums in Athena's Social Forums! | Feeding America Together, we have raised $52.58 since 2020 from this seminar! | Building Collaborative Writing Relationships: Junior Presenter Seminar Recording |
 Choosing Orangutans Over Oreos: How to Become a Responsible Consumer | Learn how to help save the rainforest through simple choices! | Pangaea the Rainforest Activist, the founder of The Orangutan Gang, a nonprofit focused on educating the general public about the palm oil issue and how to help. | Orangutan Foundation International Together, we have raised $159.09 since 2019 from this seminar! ($95.14 of this was in 2020!) | Choosing Orangutans Over Oreos: Junior Presenter Seminar Recording |
 Climate Change and Ocean Pollution: Causes, Effects, & Solutions | You may have heard about climate change and ocean pollution, two huge threats that our Earth is facing. | Marisa the Environmental Advocate | Oceana Together, we have raised $152.20 since 2020 from this seminar! | Climate Change and Ocean Pollution: Junior Presenter Seminar Recording |
Ending Systemic Racism in the Land of Equal Opportunity | We think of America as the land of equal opportunity. Yet, how can you have equal opportunity when systemic racism has infiltrated our law enforcement, government, and justice system? For years, we have done the bare minimum to end systemic racism. Now, we must speak up and be antiracists together. In this seminar, learn about how we can end systemic racism and create a future in which Black lives can not only survive, but thrive. | Marisa the Racial Justice Advocate | Black Lives Matter New! 2021 | Ending Systemic Racism in the Land of Equal Opportunity Seminar Recording |
 Exotic Pets or Environmental Pests: Making Ethical Pet Choices | Have you ever thought about getting an exotic pet? There are things to thoughtfully consider before becoming a pet parent. | Coco the Concerned Protector of Pets | World Animal Protection Together, we have raised $113.96 since 2020 from this seminar! | Exotic Pets or Environmental Pests: Junior Presenter Seminar Recording |
 Fostering Kittens | Do you want to watch a kitten grow and develop its own personality? Have you ever bottle-fed a kitten? If you want to learn how to have that opportunity, then sign up for the Fostering Kittens seminar! | Kelsey the Feline Rescuer | SPCA Florida Together, we have raised $123.07 since 2018 from this seminar! | Fostering Kittens: Junior Presenter Seminar Recording |
LGBTQ+ People: Past, Present, and Future | Are you curious about LGBTQ+ people, issues, and history? Join students from Prof. Suki's Rainbow Room to learn more. Students will present about famous people from history, the struggles of LGBTQ+ people throughout history, current activists, and the future of LGBTQ+ identity. Please join us! | Rainbow Room Presenters | The Trevor Project | LGBTQ+ People: Past, Present, and Future Seminar Recording |
 Light Pollution - Save Our Stars: The Problem, the Science, and the Fix. | Kodiak the Astro-Nerd | Kodiak the Astro-Nerd | International Dark-Sky Association Together, we have raised $128.53 since 2020 from this seminar! | Light Pollution - Save Our Stars: Junior Presenter Seminar Recording |
*Please note that the participant fee received for Junior Presenter seminars is non-refundable. These funds, minus applicable payment processing fees charged by 3rd party vendors, will be sent to the Junior Presenter’s charity or non-profit of choice.
Students:
To become a Junior Presenter, please sign up in the corresponding section in the Social Center at Athena’s in April!